Emmanuel Episcopal Parish invites the community to celebrate with us the renewal of our ministry and the welcoming of our new rector Berto Gándara on Sunday, February 8 at 10 a.m. at Emmanuel Church. Since starting his pastoral duties last summer, Berto, as he is familiarly known, has said that he intends for his service […]
Gracious Lord, you are full of compassion O Lord, my God, we pray for your church, in all its forms especially for Justin, Archbishop of Canterbury, Katharine, our presiding Bishop, Greg, our Bishop, Berto, our Rector and Hugh, who is with us today, all clergy and us, the ministers of your church, that we, being […]
Living God, our Friend and our Protector, Your hands hold each of us. Let us have ears to hear your truth. Keep us from ignoring your call. We pray for all who hold positions of power in our nation and around the world. Keep the urgency for peace alive in their hearts and minds. We […]
A Win-Win Challenge benefitting Episcopal Relief & Development With The Ohio State University Buckeyes and the University of Oregon Ducks meeting in the first NCAA National Championship football game, the bishops of Ohio and Oregon are challenging their dioceses to see who can raise the most donations for Episcopal Relief & Development. Donations of any […]
Dearest Lord, send your dove of peace into this world. Help us to see others, no matter how different, as brothers and sisters, sons and daughters, mothers and fathers…as family and friends in the great human adventure. We pray for your spirit in the world. Dearest Lord, send your dove of peace into your church. Guide […]
Dear God, We pray to you with the sweet innocence of a newborn baby, wholly open to receive your love. Let Jesus be our guide. We shed our fears and uncertainties in the light of Your love. Thank you Lord for this church, Emmanuel, for our Rector Berto, and for those who give their abundant […]
Lector: Lord, we your servants, knowing that nothing is impossible with God, pray for your church and the world. Chant Lord, help your servants in all your churches be aware and strengthen by your spirit so we may do your work to fulfill your mission. Lord, help our leaders remember that they are your servants […]
Merciful God, we pray for your church in all its forms that your servants may fulfill your mission so that mercy and truth meet each other. Merciful God, as we enter a new church year, we give thanks for Emmanuel’s Altar Guild especially Audrey and Jan who help us to glorify you each week. Congregation […]
Lord, as we wait for the incarnation, help us to focus on your light in the darkness that surrounds us. Use us as your heart and your hands. We thank you for the faithful servants of your church, especially Berto and Hugh. Use us as your heart and your hands. We pray for the nations […]
Dear Lord, God of heaven and earth, We give ourselves to your care, in prayer with complete faith in your compassion. Your eternal power and love are beyond our understanding. We pray in the name of your son, Jesus Christ. Bless those who pray to you around the world, for your wisdom and guidance in […]